Palmer Bus Service of Mankato Inc (DOT# 293091) – FMCSA Carrier Profile
DOT# 293091● Active
Updated monthly · 2026-03-09
This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.
Palmer Bus Service of Mankato Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 293091. The company operates from North Mankato, MN and maintains an active operating status with 61 power units and 50 drivers on record.
Safety Rating
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Company Information
Address2200 Carlson Dr, North Mankato, MN, 56003
Phone(507) 385-3659
Entity TypeOther-School Bus Company Providing Transportation To Stu
OperationIntrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Power Units61(Medium carrier)
Drivers50
MCS-150 FiledMarch 13, 2020
Annual Mileage614,022 mi (2019)
Inspection Summary
All-time Inspections
All-time31
Total
3
OOS
1
Driver OOS
2
Vehicle OOS
31 inspections reflects moderate road activity.
The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 9.7% — below the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.
Crash History
Crash Records
All-time3
Total
0
Fatal
1
Injuries
0
Tow-Away
3 crashes on record. This is within a common range for active carriers — assess relative to fleet size and inspection volume.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is USDOT Number 293091?
USDOT number 293091 is assigned to Palmer Bus Service of Mankato Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in North Mankato, MN.
How many inspections has Palmer Bus Service of Mankato Inc had?
Palmer Bus Service of Mankato Inc has recorded 31 total inspections with 3 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 9.68%.
Where is Palmer Bus Service of Mankato Inc located?
Palmer Bus Service of Mankato Inc is headquartered at 2200 Carlson Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003.
What does "Not Rated" mean?
"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.
Is zero crashes always a good sign?
Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.
What is a normal OOS rate?
The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.
How often is FMCSA data updated?
FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.
Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 293091 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →